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Blackberry maker (RIMM) reported a 52-week high ahead of the company’s quarterly earnings report. Stock investing shares of RIMM were up $2.66, or 1.8%, to $147.11. For the first quarter, analysts expect RIMM to report earnings of 85 cents a share on revenue of $2.3 billion, compared with earnings of 39 cents a share on [...]

Financial companies have borne the brunt of the downturn in the U.S. stock investing market in the last year. For some companies, such as Bear Stearns and Countrywide Financial, the bottom has dropped out all the way to requiring takeovers by competitors in order to avoid bankruptcy. For other companies, such as Lehman Brothers (LEH) [...]

As energy related companies and governments search for alternative energy and fuel sources, the demand for clean energy, solar power, wind power, and electric/hybrid vehicles will continue to increase.

Google, Inc., (GOOG) a technology company, maintains index of Web sites and other online content for users, advertisers, Google network members, and other content providers. Its automated search technology helps users to obtain instant access to relevant information from its online index. The company’s solutions provide targeted advertising and Internet search solutions, as well as [...]

This is a general investing concept. It means that when you are seeking more reward, you will be taking on more risk. In most option trading strategies you can infer the risk/reward by analyzing how much money is at risk vs. what you can make if the trade is successful.

The real estate market like all other asset classes is subject to the laws of supply and demand. When supply outstrips demand, inventory rises, prices fall and it takes longer for sellers to sell their homes. The longer it takes for a seller to offload his or her property the more likely they are to [...]

Got a stock that is profitable right now and you want to lock-in that profit to guarantee it will stay no matter where the stock goes?

Altera Corporation (ALTR) San Jose, California is the pioneer of programmable logic solutions, enabling system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Altera combines the programmable logic technology originally invented in 1983 with software tools, intellectual property, and customer support to provide high-value programmable solutions to approximately [...]

Worried about your investments if your candidate doesn’t win in November? Whether the Internet savvy Obama, or the defense minded McCain prevails, you can protect yourself and even make money with covered call investing.
Look over your portfolio segments. If a democrat wins and you own oil stocks, write covered calls on them with a strike [...]

Islandia, NY based Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) is one of the world’s largest independent software companies. They provide information technology management software worldwide. Their solutions include CA Project & Portfolio Management, which provides views into an organization’s investments, initiatives, and resources.
Recent reports announced another solid quarter with the company making significant progress. Fourth quarter [...]